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Have you ever felt youre not getting through to the person youre talking to or not coming across the way you intend Youre not alone

Most of us assume that other people see us as we see ourselves and that they see us as we truly are But neither is true Our everyday interactions are colored by subtle biases that distort how others see usand also shape our perceptions of them

You can learn to clarify the message youre sending once you understand the lenses that shape perception

Trust Are you friend or foe

Power How much influence do you have over me

Ego Do you make me feel insecure

Based on decades of research in psychology and social science Heidi Grant Halvorson explains how these lenses affect our interactionsand how to manage them Once you understand the science of perception youll communicate more clearly send the messages you intend to send and improve your personal relationships Youll also become a fairer and more accurate judge of others Halvorson even offers an evidencebased action plan for repairing a damaged reputation